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by **Komebeaux** » Jun 28, 2007 1:12 pm

Took it out last night on a trip and it was like the difference between putting on and taking off a pair of glasses! It did an outstanding job. I am very happy with this light. I actually was unable to use the high setting of the spot LED because the glare coming back off the walls was too bright.

by **adleedy** » Jul 11, 2007 5:50 pm

well, i just went and bought an apex as a birthday present for myself, cant wait to get it and try it out :woohoo:

by **Jeff Bartlett** » Jul 12, 2007 1:01 am

yeah, this is pretty much the only thing i'm even considering as a primary lamp right now. i'd love a stenlight as much as the next guy, but it costs 5x as much.

by **adleedy** » Jul 12, 2007 7:07 am

yeah, this will not be my primary light. Im still a little concerned about the waterproofness of the apex, so for now my trusty DUO will remain my primary.

by **Komebeaux** » Jul 12, 2007 12:29 pm

My only gripe thus far is that it absolutely torches alkaline batteries. I have used it in 3 caves, and have changed the batteries about 4 times. The first time, I had the energizers it came with in it. I mostly used the flood on high, but would occasionally turn on the spots for looking around, etc and got about a total of 4 hours before the dreaded blink and red dot. The second set were probably weak already, as they came out of the plastic box of loose batteries I carry in my pack. Got about an hour out of them. After that, I put 4 new Rayovacs in it and they lasted about 2 hours. Maybe I am not using a good quality alkaline, but I think I will try a set of Lithiums and see if that helps.

by **Rick Brinkman** » Jul 12, 2007 1:05 pm

I did that when I first got mine too.

Keep using the light once it starts blinking. It will only go through 2-3 blink cycles and then stay steady. You will have a couple more hours of usable light.

Change the batteries when it starts to look dim. Just like any other light.

I generally get 7-8 hours of use (similar to what you are doing) out of mine.

by **RNagot** » Jul 12, 2007 3:51 pm

just ordered four from blue lake tackle

http://www.bluelaketackle.com/advanced_ ... words=apex

54.96 each, OD grean with a camo strapping, they have a "make an offer link" and after I emailed them with my offer they gave me $10.00 off the total, so 52.46 each.

it pays to shop around

by **Jeff Bartlett** » Jul 12, 2007 4:44 pm

if only i could stomach the idea of putting an olive drab/camo headlamp on a royal blue caving helmet

by **cob** » Jul 17, 2007 7:59 pm

I'm gonna get 400...

by **cob** » Jul 17, 2007 8:00 pm

I'm gonna get 400...

by **cob** » Jul 17, 2007 8:01 pm

I got 400.... HAHAHA... unless the mods delete me.

tom

by **adleedy** » Jul 17, 2007 8:08 pm

got my apex, seem like a very nice light....Only time will tell for sure :-)

by **tallgirl** » Jul 17, 2007 8:29 pm

xcathodex wrote:if only i could stomach the idea of putting an olive drab/camo headlamp on a royal blue caving helmet

man the mismatched stuff i wear caving lol... pretty much nothing i wear was picked out for being good looking lol

by **werewolf** » Jul 18, 2007 10:09 pm

Fashion conscious cavers. Fashion is their passion! But, guys, it's pitch black down there!

:rofl:

And I second RB. Ignore the stoopid blinking warning light - a couple of hours are still left.

by **Amocholes** » Jul 19, 2007 3:47 am

The well-dressed caver.

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